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Atop a Donkey in Village
An unidentified person sits atop a donkey on the outskirts of an unidentified village.
Picture in Front of a Local Mine
Five unidentified individuals stand in front of a local mine in Boa Vista. The identification of the mineral is uncertain, however, it may be sulfur.
Close Up of Local Mine (1 of 3)
Here is a close up displaying the inner walls of a local mine. It is speculated that the abundant mineral here is sulfur.
Close Up of Local Mine (2 of 3)
The mineral exposed here is presumed to be sulfur that lies in a local mine of Boa Vista.
Close Up of Local Mine (3 of 3)
This photo shows some of the rock wall formations in what is thought to be a local sulfur mine in Boa Vista.
Parched Earth (1 of 3)
This photograph captures the area's parched terrain as well as local flora that have adapted to these extreme environmental conditions.
Parched Earth (2 of 3)
This photograph captures the area's parched terrain as well as local flora that have adapted to these extreme environmental conditions.
Parched Earth (3 of 3)
Here is a close up of parched terrain in Boa Vista. Small adapted flora can bee seen peaking through the cracks of the ground.
Town of Rabil
This photo features what appears to be the interior town of Rabil, Boa Vista. Homes in this area are usually either made with mud-brick, concrete, or stone. The town streets are all very flat, rather deserted, and covered in rocks.
Portrait of Three Young Boys
Three unidentified children pose for their portrait to be taken on the island of Boa Vista.
Portrait of Two Girls
Two unidentified girls smile for Baxter on the island of Boa Vista.
Family Portrait
A local Boa Vista family of six get their picture taken by David Baxter.
Portrait of a Local Family
This family portrait features seven unidentified individuals, three of them being the boys seen on slide CV88093.
Church Rabil (1 of 2)
Featured here is the Church of Rabil. Since this photo was taken in 1988, the church has undergone a few changes. The building now features grey-blue accents around the windows as well as running parallel to the edges of the two rectangular…
Church Rabil (2 of 2)
Featured here is the Church of Rabil. Since this photo was taken in 1988, the church has undergone a few changes. The building now features grey-blue accents around the windows as well as running parallel to the edges of the two rectangular…
Interior of Church Rabil (1 of 4)
The following images show an interior view of Church Rabil from the preceding slides. Focal in this image is what appears to be the front of the church's sanctuary.
Interior of Church Rabil (3 of 4)
A close up of the front altar displays the crucifixion cross, some local flora, as well as an encased doll of a man.
Interior of Church Rabil (4 of 4)
This photo appears to have been taken of the inner front facade of the Church Rabil.
A Rural Kiln (1 of 5)
A rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods in order to make…
A Rural Kiln (2 of 5)
A rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods in order to make…
A Rural Kiln (3 of 5)
The main shaft of a rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods…
A Rural Kiln (4 of 5)
A rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods in order to make…
A Rural Kiln (5 of 5)
A rural kiln designed by the German geologist Matias Heine who is thought to have lived in Boa Vista during the mid 1980's. The purpose of this kiln is to bake the local "cal" or limestone more efficiently than traditional methods in order to make…
Scenes Near Limestone Quarry (1 of 3)
A pile of limestone in Boa Vista
Scenes Near Limestone Quarry (2 of 3)
A closeup of limestone in Boa Vista.
Scenes Near Limestone Quarry (3 of 3)
Eleven children pose for a picture in front of a pile of limestone.
Village Architecture (1 of 3)
A well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Village Architecture (2 of 3)
A well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Village Architecture (3 of 3)
A boy stands across the road from a well-preserved and intriguing building among debris, adjacent to a village in Boa Vista.
Traveling in Boa Vista (1 of 4)
A boy stands on the side of a road leading to a village in Boa Vista. Mountainous terrain can be seen in the distance.
Traveling in Boa Vista (2 of 4)
A few individuals can identified on a footpath making their way toward a village in the background.
Traveling in Boa Vista (3 of 4)
The landscape features a road in the foreground, what appears to be an agricultural planting in the middleground, and dunes in the background.
Traveling in Boa Vista (4 of 4)
One of the hillier parts of a road surrounded by barren earth that levels out in the background.
Approaching Sao Vicente from the Air
An aerial photograph of a mountainous region approaching the island of Sao Vicente.
Porto Grande circa 1988 (1 of 3)
As the main port for Sao Vicente, the Porto Grande docks are bustling with activity.
Porto Grande circa 1988 (2 of 3)
As the main port for Sao Vicente, the Porto Grande docks are bustling with activity.
Porto Grande circa 1988 (3 of 3)
As the main port for Sao Vicente, the Porto Grande docks are bustling with activity.
Praca d'Estrela (1 of 3)
Praca d'Estrela, the earliest square in Mindelo, S. Vicente
Praca d'Estrela (2 of 3)
Praca d'Estrela, the earliest square in Mindelo, S. Vicente
Praca d'Estrela (3 of 3)
Praca d'Estrela, the earliest square in Mindelo, S. Vicente
Monte Verde
Area, known as P
Weekend House of Doutor Adriano
The scene here is a very distant view of the weekend house of "Doutor Adriano," a well known teacher (?) at the high school in Mindelo. At the time of this slide, this house was owned by David Baxter. It is now owned by Lee and Maria Detwiler.
Road to Bahia das Gatas
View of the road to Bahia das Gatas from the house of Dr. Adriano. In foreground is the weekend house "Casa Vasconcellos" owned by a well known businessman from Mindelo.
Casa Velha
View of area known as "Casa Velha" taken from the house of Dr. Adriano. Through the effort of Adelino Leite this area was developed into a very fine restaurant and hostel for residents and foreigners alike.
Calhau, Buildings
A typical Sunday at Calhau, a popular weekend vacation spot about 12 miles from Mindelo. Note that black volcanic pumice dominates the landscape.
Road to Calhau
A typical Sunday at Calhau, a popular weekend vacation spot about 12 miles from Mindelo. Note that black volcanic pumice dominates the landscape.
Beach at Calhau
A typical Sunday at Calhau, a popular weekend vacation spot about 12 miles from Mindelo. Note that black volcanic pumice dominates the landscape.
Boy in Truck
A typical Sunday at Calhau, a popular weekend vacation spot about 12 miles from Mindelo. Note that black volcanic pumice dominates the landscape.
Interior of Church Rabil (2 of 4)
The following images show an interior view of Church Rabil from the preceding slides. Focal in this image is what appears to be the front of the church's sanctuary.
Sunday at Calhau
A typical Sunday at Calhau, a popular weekend vacation spot about 12 miles from Mindelo. Note that black volcanic pumice dominates the landscape.